Associate Director, Indigenous Relations Initiative

McGill University•Sherbrooke, QC

3d•CA$82,280 - CA$123,420•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Indigenous Relations is responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with Indigenous organizations and governments. The Associate Director will play a critical role in extending the efforts of the Indigenous Relations Initiative (IRI) and will advance development, delivery, and promotion of work with internal and external stakeholders towards this goal. This role reports to the Assistant Dean, Strategic Partnerships and International Education, at the School of Continuing Studies (SCS), and works closely with the Faculty Chair, Indigenous Relations Initiative (IRI), Academic Domain Leads, and Finance and Operations Leaders.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to manage as well as collaborate in complex projects and teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous people and governance.
Strong knowledge of the distinct Indigenous nations in Quebec and surrounding regions.
Knowledge of the educational aspirations of Indigenous nations and peoples in Canada.
Strong relationship management skills with sensitivity to unique social, political, and economic situations of Indigenous peoples.
Familiarity with Quebec and Canadian labour market and government programs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate coherently across varied audiences from different backgrounds.
A commitment to advancing Indigenous issues and promoting Indigenous excellence.
Adept at monitoring and managing the daily operations of multiple projects.
Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel.
High degree of numeracy.
English and French proficiency.
Level 4 English proficiency on a scale of 0-4.
Bachelor's Degree
5 Years Related Experience

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to Indigenous individuals (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis).

Responsibilities

Responsible for the effective implementation of the SCS Indigenous Relations Initiative Strategic Plan by making operational, administrative, and relationship decisions in line with the Plan.
Collaborate with SCS Academic domains to provide customized training opportunities (modified or new offerings, workshops, modules, and courses) tailored to meet the needs and requirements of Indigenous communities, nations, governments, and organizations.
Set priorities, negotiate terms (content offerings/course delivery options, price, timeline, resources) with internal/external stakeholders, develop partnerships, prepare agreements, and create program delivery timelines.
Work closely with Indigenous partners and manage and optimize relationships with internal/external stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and oversee the implementation of partnership agreements.
Manage the administrative and financial activities (fiscal planning, budget preparation and management) of the Indigenous Relations Initiative of SCS, related to partnerships and other agreements/arrangements.
Actively pursue public and private funding opportunities.
Develop estimates, forecasts, and obtain budget approvals from appropriate internal governance bodies prior to submission to either McGill’s Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) or clients.
Make recommendations to the Faculty Chair, IRI, on financial and human resources needs.
Manage the planning and implementation of approved initiatives and training projects.
Keep abreast of stakeholders’ needs, funding programs, educational technologies, and recent developments in the field of education, training, and professional development.
Represent the unit at different events, committees, and working groups as needed.
Manage and represent the unit, and step in when the Faculty Chair is not available, including preparation and delivery of presentations at events and meetings with Indigenous partners.
Oversee and participate in the planning of large meetings, conferences, and special events related to the Indigenous Relations Initiative.
Ensure partnership objectives are being met, taking into account internal resource capabilities (human, financial, academic, and operational) and the best interest of SCS and IRI.
Develop, establish, and manage a framework that will enable the Faculty Chair to manage the portfolio in an integrated manner.
Provide status reporting on relationships, partners, and emerging priorities/opportunities.
Oversee the implementation and execution of internal administrative plans, procedures, and processes and ensure compliance with university policies.
Assess academic and administrative workload and determine needs in relation to hiring course lecturers, timeline of course delivery, and administrative support.
Directly supervise Indigenous Relations Initiative administrative staff (MUNACA and MUNASA).

Benefits

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community.
We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
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